A few years ago, while chatting with a visiting research fellow in the Brian Sutton-Smith Library & Archives of Play at The Strong, they posed an interesting question, “So, what is your area of expertise? Video games, toys, something else?” I wasn’t quite sure how to answer this. Some large libraries and archives have subject librarians who focus on individual areas such as mathematics, natural sciences, or humanities. However, at The Strong, our collections encompass all of these areas and […]
All Work and No Play? Fun in the Workplace
Employees at The Strong are fortunate to work in a place that encourages a fun and playful environment. It’s in our mission statement: “Through play, we encourage learning, nurture creativity, promote discovery, and transform the lives of people of all ages.” This applies not only to our approach to the visitor experience, but also to ourselves as we work.
As a member of the Collections team, I get to test games in the Infinity Arcade exhibit once a month before the […]
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